Question

What is the mechanical advantage of a machine that applies a force of 1000 N to an object when a force of 500 N is applied to the machine?

Answer 1

Answer: 2

Step-by-step explanation:

• The mechanical advantage of a machine is defined as the amplification of the force produced when using a machine or a tool.

• In mathematical terms, it is the ratio of the output force to input force and, the formula is :

MA = Fo/Fi

Where MA= mechanical advantage

Fo= Output force

Fi = input force.

• According to the question, Fo= 1000N

Fi= 500 N

• Therefore, MA= 1000/500 = 2

Answer 2

The mechanical advantage of the machine in the problem is 2. By definition, the mechanical advantage of a machine is equivalent to the ratio of its output force to its input force. Since it applies a force of 1000 N to an object, that is its output. Also, since a 500 N force is applied to the machine, that is its input. So 1000/500 = 2.